Abstract
Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare soft tissue infection with a high rate of mortality. Decreased capacity of the immune response is the overall disposing factor. Necrotizing fasciitis can develop very rapidly, and a rapid diagnosis and aggressive surgery provides the best prognosis.
Translated title of the contribution | Necrotizing fasciitis |
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Original language | Danish |
Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Volume | 160 |
Issue number | 45 |
Pages (from-to) | 6533-6534 |
Number of pages | 2 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Publication status | Published - 2 Nov 1998 |
Externally published | Yes |